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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for August 17, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for August 17, 2026

    Tropical Storm Lala is continuing to move west of the state. Some lingering showers remain over Kauai and will continue to taper off today. Trade wind pattern...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for August 17, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for August 17, 2026

    Surf along south facing shores will remain elevated today from a moderate medium to long period swell that has filled in overnight. Surf will likely peak today...

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    Oahu News:

    Hurricane Lala leaves much of Hawaii without electricity, toppling transmission lines and soaking the electrical grid, causing power outages for hundreds of thousands. Emergency crews are actively rescuing 12 people on Windward Oahu from homes threatened by rising waters. Meanwhile, Hurricane Lala devastates the Ka‘ū District with damaged bridges blocking community access, though no storm-related deaths have been reported. In recovery efforts, most Hawai‘i public schools are set to reopen Tuesday, except for some on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island where crews continue restoration work.

    Hurricane Lala leaves much of Hawaii without electricity

    Aug 17, 2026 Star Advertiser
    HECO working around the clock to restore power to 88,670 customers
    Aug 17, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Thousands still without power as Hawaii works to restore connectivity after Lala
    Aug 18, 2026 KHON2
    HECO gives updates on power outages across Hawaii
    Aug 17, 2026 KHON2
    6,000 remain without power on Maui in Lala’s wake; 88,670 experiencing outages statewide
    Aug 17, 2026 Maui Now
    "88K customers without power across the state: HECO"
    Aug 15, 2026 KHON2

    Hurricane Lala devastates Ka‘ū District; damaged bridges block access to communities

    Aug 17, 2026 Big Island Now
    Lala cuts off communities, closes Hawaii public schools and government offices
    Aug 17, 2026 Star Advertiser
    UPDATE: Search and rescue operation underway after several homes swept off foundations in Ka‘ū District
    Aug 16, 2026 Big Island Now

    Emergency personnel work to rescue 12 people on Windward Oahu

    Aug 17, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Hiker rescued on Kaaawa trail in Lala’s wake
    Aug 17, 2026 Star Advertiser
    3 hour hiker rescue conducted in midst of Tropical Storm Lala: Officials
    Aug 18, 2026 KHON2

    Most Hawai‘i public schools to reopen Tuesday following Hurricane Lala

    Aug 18, 2026 Maui Now
    Full list: Most public schools, except on Hawaii island, to reopen Tuesday
    Aug 17, 2026 Star Advertiser

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    Maui Surf Forecast for August 18, 2026

    Surf along south facing shores remains elevated from a moderate, medium to long period swell that filled in last night. However, it is still expected to...

    Most Hawaiʻi public schools to reopen Tuesday following Hurricane Lala

    All public schools on Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi will reopen to students and staff. Some schools on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island will remain closed to students Tuesday as crews continue addressing storm-related health and safety issues, utility service and other conditions affecting campus operations.

    Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announces free monthly family events

    Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announced three free monthly events for Maui residents this school year, including bingo night, a children's craft hour and a Polynesian hula show.

    DBEDT to sponsor Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, showcase 28 local businesses in Hawaiʻi Made Pavilion

    The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will again serve as the official government sponsor of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, now in its 32nd year, running Aug. 20-23 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, according to an announcement.

    County of Maui offices to resume normal operations on Aug. 18; Eddie Tam to transition to charging station

    County of Maui offices and services will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The County charging station and American Red Cross shelter at Eddie Tam in Makawao will close at 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17. It will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. solely as a charging station, or temporary service site, for powering devices and connecting to WiFi via Starlink.

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    Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala

    On Monday, all Kauaʻi public schools and all state and county offices will be closed.

    Kauai Weather Forecast for August 18, 2026

    Light showers are possible through this evening. Trade wind pattern returns Tuesday with windward and mauka showers much of this week. Precipitation chances...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for August 18, 2026

    Surf along south facing shores remains elevated from a moderate, medium to long period swell that filled in last night. However, it is still expected to...

    UPDATE: Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele and Kekaha service areas

    Customers can resume normal water use; county thanks communities for their conservation efforts throughout the notice period.

    Update: 301 customers of Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative still without power due to Tropical Storm Lala

    Most of the customers without power are on the South side of Kaua'i, the closest to Tropical Storm Lala's high winds.

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    What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: All public schools, state and county offices closed Tuesday

    The closures will enable public works crews and utility crews to work more effectively to clear roads and restore power on the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 18, 2026

    Light showers are possible through this evening. Trade wind pattern returns Tuesday with windward and mauka showers much of this week. Precipitation chances...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 18, 2026

    Surf along south facing shores remains elevated from a moderate, medium to long period swell that filled in last night. However, it is still expected to...

    Hurricane Lala leaves native birds injured, grounded across Hawaiʻi Island 

    Following Hurricane Lala, Hawaiʻi Island officials urge locals to exercise caution as they may encounter displaced or injured native birds.

    Lala Recovery: 6 bridges not destroyed as feared, but plenty of damage to repair, debris to cleanup

    "The Ka‘ū District is actually going to become accessible in just days instead of weeks or months like some people had worried," Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said.

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